Punjab Kings' (PBKS) star bowler Arshdeep Singh has been the real find of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) as his performance in the death overs has been splendid. Though, the left-arm pacer has only managed to snare just three wickets from a total of nine matches that he has played so far but his prowess with the ball is forcing many cricket pundits to call for his inclusion in India's T20 World Cup squad.
Despite contributing incredibly well for the team and justifying his spot in the team, Arshdeep is far from satisfied with his performance.
"I am happy but a sportsperson is never satisfied. Grateful to be able to perform for the team whenever I am getting the opportunity," Arshdeep said after Punjab Kings lost by 20 runs to Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL on Friday night. Arshdeep again bowled an impressive and economical four-over spell in which he conceded just 23 runs.
"I don't focus on individual performances because it is a team game. You just need to perform the role you have been assigned.
"My plan has always been to bowl in good areas and let the batter make mistakes and in death overs I just try to keep things simple," he further added.
Arshdeep has not picked up too many wickets but his economy rate in the death overs, confidence and clear approach are noteworthy, which impressed the likes of Ian Bishop, Daniel Vettori and Graeme Swann, who called for the left-arm bowler's inclusion in India's squad for the T20 World Cup to be held in Australia later this year.
"I think when India picks their team, they are going to look at who picks up wickets in the powerplay and who's going to close down the game at the death and they probably have their powerplay bowlers in the likes of (Jasprit) Bumrah," Vettori had said.
"And I think Harshal Patel, Bumrah, Arshdeep are the guys they can look at at the back end because of their death prowess," he added.
Meanwhile, India's star spinner Amit Mishra while showering praise on Arshdeep wrote on Twitter, "Sometimes wicket columns do lie. Arshdeep Singh has been impactful for Punjab Kings once again, however he went wicket-less. Looks like a talent with bright future ahead. Keep it up".
